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(More customer reviews)Ever since the first "Metal Gear Solid" brought stealth-gaming, cinematic storytelling, and the franchise to a new level back in 1999, this series has gotten nothing but better.This latest entry is an expanded version of "Snake Eater" (first released Nov. 2004).To all new gamers, do not let this series' long-standing reputation intimidate you.Believe me, this newest entry in the acclaimed series is one for everybody.To anybody who plays video games, this is one to check out.
For the newcomers, the "Metal Gear" games require the player to avoid enemy conflict and reach their objectives through stealth and covert tactics.The previous games took place in more industrial settings like warehouses and weapons factories.This time, lead protagonist Snake must survive the jungle using camoflouge and the utmost caution.But to as much of a stealth game as this is, it also a fierce yet poetic one.From a tense sniper battle in the jungle, to a gruesome and sadistic torture scene.From a deadly escort mission with plenty of carnage, to a one-on-one confrontation amidst white-flowered fields.It's also a pretty damn funny game sometimes.The sexual tension in this game is both alluring and shamelessly exploitve...I'll leave it at that.I must admit that I find the prologue chapter (which will take a new player about an hour to finish) to be kind of dull until its closing cutscene.But be patient, and you will be rewarded.
Playing through the other two "Metal Gear Solid" games makes the story clearer and more meaningful.However, I say with confidence that because "Metal Gear Solid 3" features a more direct plot than the cryptic second title, newcomers should get into this one fairly easily.Honestly, you need not to have played any "Metal Gear" game for this gripping story to make sense.Will you get more out of it as an experienced player: Definitely!Can you still appreciate this exciting, suspenseful, character-driven, and intelligent tale without the background: Definitely!
For those who've already played through "Snake Eater" (the original PS2 version), there is more additional content that is well worth checking out.The most popular addition is a new camera system that allows players to avoid the top-down perspective, and better see their surroundings as if it were a jungle version of "Splinter Cell".Although this makes the game a lot easier to play, some of the presentation is lost.Hideo Kojima created some of these levels with a cinematic flair, and you don't get as much suspense when you can see everything.The good news, which somehow wasn't advertised very well, is that you can pick either camera view whenever you want.You, the player, are in complete control of how you want to play this game at ALL times.
Disc 2 features some excellent content.A new Theater lets you watch some outlandish parodies of some of the "Snake Eater" cutscenes.The CIA Director's revenge on Snake, Snake's HALO dive going terribly wrong, and my personal favorite---Raiden's desperate need for the spotlight and the resulting "time paradoxes" he causes.These alternate reality scenes are hilarious!The complete library of the original cutscense is available on the first Disc from the get-go.There is some Online versus modes that deathmatch fans will love.And for the true "Metal Gear" fanboy - the MSX versions of the first two "Metal Gear" games, which were terribly butchered on the NES (sorry, Nintendo).
So, should those who own the original "Snake Eater" pick up the expanded version of "Metal Gear Solid 3"?My answer is absolutely!Trade in your old copy, and pick up this version immediately.It's very fair-priced for 30 bucks or less, and the Extra content is excellent.I love all of the "Metal Gear Solid" games, in all of their iterations.What's special about this game is that for the third time running, Hideo Kojima's beloved "Metal Gear Solid" franchise surpasses all expectations that I have no doubt that "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" on the PS3 is going to be amazing - such faith in a video game series is rare!
FOR THE NEW PLAYERS
Original versions
"Metal Gear Solid" (PSone, 1999) and (PC, 2001)
"Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" (PS2, 2001)
"Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" (PS2, 2004)
New versions of the old titles
"Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes" (Cube, 2004)
"Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance" (PS2/X-Box/PC, 2002)
"Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence" (PS2, 2006)
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Metal Gear 3: Subsistence is a PS2 exclusive that redefines the classic stealth gaming experience. It's got all-new game modes, including a new online game mode. Choose "Team Battle" or "Snake vs. Enemies" and carry out missions cooperatively or competitively. The new 3rd-person camera controls gives a controllable, low-angle view of the action for a more intense stealth-action experience.Demo Theater Mode -Watch All In-Game Movies from MGS3 similar to a theatrical movie Refined camera system -- players get to control the viewing angleNew facepaint options, for custom camouflage
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